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Weekly Meal Plan 13

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Weekly Meal Plan 13 includes cheesy casseroles, shrimp scampi, salt and pepper chicken, oven roasted pork tenderloin, sweet potato quiche, and much more!

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Get ready to savor the flavor and save some precious time with our weekly meal plan. Say goodbye to mealtime stress and hello to recipes your whole family will love.

Here is the free Weekly Meal Plan for April 1-7 with recipes for snacks and desserts, too. We've got some ideas for Easter, too.

April 1 - Hamburger Potato Casserole

Close up of Hamburger and Potato Casserole on a white plate with a fork.

Hamburger Potato Casserole is cheesy comfort food at its best.

I love this recipe so very much! It makes loads so it's great for family gatherings or potlucks.

Serve with a fresh green salad or your favorite veggie on the side.

More Ground Beef Recipes

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  • Butter Burger with cheese and carmelized onions on a toasted roll with fries.

April 2 - Strawberry Poppyseed Salad

Bowl of Copycat Panera Strawberry Poppyseed Salad with chicken, fruit and nuts.

If you love Panera salads, you have to try our Strawberry Poppyseed Salad copycat.

Serve it with lemon vinaigrette or orange poppyseed dressing for a healthy delicious meal.

More Salad Recipes

  • Close up of Asian Purple Cabbage Slaw with serving utensils.
  • Apple Feta Salad with walnuts in a bowl with a fork.
  • Close up of Taco Salad with Doritos in a wooden bowl.

April 3 - Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi

Skillet Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi close up.

Seafood lovers, this one is for you! Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi comes together quickly so it's great for a weeknight meal.

I love serving this with my roasted beet salad on the side. You could also toss some fresh or frozen broccoli florets right into the skillet!

More Pasta Recipes

  • Slow Cooker Angel Chicken Pasta being scooped from a slow cooker.
  • Chicken Caesar Pasta on a white plate.
  • Close up of Steakhouse Pasta Dish with serving spoon.
  • Close up of Lasgana Soup in a bowl.

April 4 - Salt and Pepper Chicken

Salt and Pepper Chicken Stirfry in a skillet with a wooden spoon.

You're going to love my version of Chinese Salt and Pepper Chicken.

It's better than takeout, and faster, too!

You can make this with spicy red and green chilies or use bell peppers if you prefer less heat.

More Chicken Recipes

  • Close up of Chicken Hashbrown Casserole on a serving spoon.
  • Close up of Honey Butter Chicken in a skillet.
  • Close up of Chicken Pizzaiola.
  • Hand holding a Buffalo Chicken Puff Pastry Pocket dipping into ranch dressing.

April 5 - Orange Chicken

We're on a takeout-inspired kick this week! I always crave this super easy Instant Pot Orange Chicken.

It's got tons of great flavor and my daughter gobbles it up so fast everytime!

More Instant Pot Recipes

  • close up of Buffalo Chicken Instant Pot Soup in blue bowls
  • Vegetable and Beef Soup in a bowl with a spoon.
  • Close up of instant pot meatloaf in a disposable pan.
  • Top down view of Instant Pot beef stew with potatoes, carrots, sweet potatoes, onions, and bottom round roast.

April 6 - Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin

Slices of oven roasted pork tenderloin on a cutting board with a sprig of fresh thyme. In the background are slices of compound butter and ramekins with salt and pepper.

Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin with easy cowboy butter is as great for Sunday supper as it is for an easy weeknight meal.

Serve with cheddar mashed potatoes and honey-glazed carrots or even cowboy corn casserole.

You could also save this for Easter dinner. It's a great alternative to a holiday ham.

Side Dish Recipes

  • Zucchini Hush Puppies piled in a dish..
  • Close up of Sheet Pan Veggies on a white platter.
  • Close up of mashed sweet potatoes.

April 7 - Tuna Noodle Casserole

Close up of Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole with peas.

Tuna Noodle Casserole is an old fashion classic. It's beloved for a reason - it's delicious.

This version is a little different from my grandmother's recipe and I think you'll love it!

More Casserole Recipes

  • Close up of Easy Chicken Taco Casserole and a fork with sour cream on top.
  • Close up ofMillion Dollar Chicken Bake in a casserole dish with a wooden spoon.
  • Casseroles using Condensed Cream Soup square collage with text overlay.
  • Close up of Beef Pot Pie in a bowl with a spoon.

Snacks

Mango Fruit Leather makes a great snack for kids (and adults).

If you're looking for a super simple snack recipe, try these oatmeal peanut butter energy balls. They're a great afterschool snack or post-workout pick-me-up.

This cowboy caviar also makes a great healthy snack.

Breakfast

Close up of Gluten Free Sweet Potato Spinach Quiche in a pie plate.

Our sweet potato quiche recipe is trending on Pinterest right now. I'm not surprised because it's so tasty and a great recipe for brunch.

Speaking of which, you have to check out these other brunch favorites:

Dessert

Cotton Candy Ice Cream in a container with an ice cream scoop.

I can't wait until summertime is here and I'm excited about the newest ice cream recipe I shared earlier this week.

Cotton candy ice cream is the kind of treat I dreamed about as a kid and now I can make it at home - no ice cream maker needed!

More Ice Cream Recipes

  • Close up Black Forest Ice Cream with a cherry on top.
  • Cotton Candy Ice Cream in a container with an ice cream scoop.
  • Close up image of strawberry ice cream in a white bowl, topped with fresh strawberries.
  • Close up of a scoop of Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream.

New and Updated

Ideas for Easter

Find more easter brunch ideas and more delicious brunch ideas.

  • Close up of crockpot spiral ham on a platter.
  • Close up of Ham Pot Pie on a plate witha fork.
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Weekly Meal Plan 13 Worksheet

Click on the link below to download a PDF of the meal planning worksheet and also our grocery list. Meals this week are gonna be so easy!

Juggling Act Mama Weekly Meal Planner
Printable weekly menu planner
Juggling Act Mama Grocery Shopping List

More Side Dish Ideas

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Be sure to pin this meal plan for later.

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📅Food Holidays

These might not mean much at all, but I think they're kind of fun. It's also a good chance to talk with kids about different foods, where they come from, and any cultural significance.

  • National Sourdough Bread Day - April 1
  • National Love Your Produce Manager Day - April 2
  • National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day - April 2
    • try our new peanut butter and jelly smoothie
  • National Chocolate Mousse Day - April 3
  • National Cordon Bleu Day - April 4
  • National Caramel Day - April 5
  • National Raisin and Spice Bar Day - April 5
  • Hostess Twinkie Day - April 6
  • National Burrito Day - (First Thursday in April)
  • National Caramel Popcorn Day - April 6
  • Coffee Cake Day - April 7

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